Still waiting for a decision.....

[Skay04]

Yes it matters on your employment letter you have to include an gross annual salary

Does it matter if your financial year doesnt add up to £18,600 but your 6months payslips do?

[Ish21]

Yes it matters on your employment letter you have to include an gross annual salary

Does it matter if your financial year doesnt add up to £18,600 but your 6months payslips do?

Yes i have included it on my employment letter but when it shows the yearly financial year on the p60 it doesnt add up to £18,600 but all my 6 payslips meet the requirment so is that ok ?

[Skay04]

Yes that should be fine then

Yes it matters on your employment letter you have to include an gross annual salary

Does it matter if your financial year doesnt add up to £18,600 but your 6months payslips do?

Yes i have included it on my employment letter but when it shows the yearly financial year on the p60 it doesnt add up to £18,600 but all my 6 payslips meet the requirment so is that ok ?

[Ish21]

Yes that should be fine then

Yes it matters on your employment letter you have to include an gross annual salary

Does it matter if your financial year doesnt add up to £18,600 but your 6months payslips do?

Yes i have included it on my employment letter but when it shows the yearly financial year on the p60 it doesnt add up to £18,600 but all my 6 payslips meet the requirment so is that ok ?

So its ok if the p60 is not showing £18,600 annual salary but payslips are??

[samkahn]

Going off on a slight tangent here...

As some of us have been waiting for over 6 months for a decision, what about our spouse's TB certificates (those that have had the tests done). The certificates are only valid for 6 months...

Can they travel to the UK, (if the certificate has expired), will they have to be re-tested before entry???

[CR001]

Going off on a slight tangent here...

As some of us have been waiting for over 6 months for a decision, what about our spouse's TB certificates (those that have had the tests done). The certificates are only valid for 6 months...

Can they travel to the UK, (if the certificate has expired), will they have to be re-tested before entry???

The airports have x-ray facilities for TB screening if it necessary to do it (free of charge too).

[cnrlln]

Good evening ladies and gents, hope all is well.

Just signing in to vent after a long week with still no progress. We are currently on 116 working days with still no update and will reach the end of 24 working weeks this coming Friday. The last update we received was the dreaded but increasingly more recurrent 'case not straightforward' email on 07 August. Had contacted our local MP prior to receiving the email but after a three weeks investigation, there was no help and no further result. Was told to get back to him after the 24-week mark so will be getting in touch this week. I would've thought that if her application was not straightforward they would've contacted either her or myself by now.

I'll be flying out once again to visit my wifey on Thursday, and I'm blessed to say I'll be with her for the entire month of October to celebrate our first anniversary (work have been very understanding of the situation and have allowed me to work extra hours and days in order to take longer periods off). It's mad to think we've been married a year and out of that year, we've spent a grand total of about 8 weeks together (if that). It catches me right in the feels from time to time but I won't let it get the better of us. Wifey is starting to lose hope and is adamant that her application will be rejected; all I can do is reassure her that we're gonna be okay. Our upcoming vacation should hopefully take her mind off of it!!

Another week down guys, stay positive and let's hope we start hearing some news in the new week ahead.

Take care.

[Ish21]

Iv applied in may 2017 since the call i havent heard anything back its 96 working days today anybody know when i should be hearing back from them?

[Christ-Believer]

Good evening ladies and gents, hope all is well.

Just signing in to vent after a long week with still no progress. We are currently on 116 working days with still no update and will reach the end of 24 working weeks this coming Friday. The last update we received was the dreaded but increasingly more recurrent 'case not straightforward' email on 07 August. Had contacted our local MP prior to receiving the email but after a three weeks investigation, there was no help and no further result. Was told to get back to him after the 24-week mark so will be getting in touch this week. I would've thought that if her application was not straightforward they would've contacted either her or myself by now.

I'll be flying out once again to visit my wifey on Thursday, and I'm blessed to say I'll be with her for the entire month of October to celebrate our first anniversary (work have been very understanding of the situation and have allowed me to work extra hours and days in order to take longer periods off). It's mad to think we've been married a year and out of that year, we've spent a grand total of about 8 weeks together (if that). It catches me right in the feels from time to time but I won't let it get the better of us. Wifey is starting to lose hope and is adamant that her application will be rejected; all I can do is reassure her that we're gonna be okay. Our upcoming vacation should hopefully take her mind off of it!!

Another week down guys, stay positive and let's hope we start hearing some news in the new week ahead.

Take care.

Ah, this is the exact scenario with myself and it's reassuring to know I'm not alone in this.

Our 1st wedding anniversary is also in October and I'm in the middle or arranging leave so I can fly out to be with her but sadly not the whole month, instead just 4 nights.

Can I ask when did you apply and where from and if it was a standard or priority visa?

[Maham44]

Mu husband received call from home office on friday and his work place same day.
On saturday i got email from ukvi stating that my case has been escalated
My biometric was done on 5th may (priority service)

[jm23]

Hi,

Called UKVI today and the guy said that a decision has been made on the application and we will get contacted soon, so hopefully not too long now, I submitted the application near the end on June so around 13 weeks have passed.

[Lifeisadream]

Mu husband received call from home office on friday and his work place same day.
On saturday i got email from ukvi stating that my case has been escalated
My biometric was done on 5th may (priority service)

When did you escalate your case?

[M2sam]

Does it matter if your financial year doesnt add up to £18,600 but your 6months payslips do?

Yes ofcourse it does, 18600 is the thresh hold, as a yearly income as it should state this on your contract

[abubakrkhan]

Hi,

Called UKVI today and the guy said that a decision has been made on the application and we will get contacted soon, so hopefully not too long now, I submitted the application near the end on June so around 13 weeks have passed.

Was it priority or non priority? I am still waiting for my application from lahore which i submitted 7th may.

[Ish21]

Does it matter if your financial year doesnt add up to £18,600 but your 6months payslips do?

Yes ofcourse it does, 18600 is the thresh hold, as a yearly income as it should state this on your contract

But my payslips are adding up to more than £18,600... but my source for the income of tax year is showing up as £14 nd something

[vsab101]

A miracle has happened!! just received below email from UKVI, without even contacting them.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for applying for a UK visa.

Due to it being our busiest period, I am afraid we are unable to make a decision on your application within our usual timescale. We aim to make a decision on your application before 31 October. If for any reason we are unable to do so, we will write to you to update.

Staff at the visa application centres or contact centres have no influence on cases and cannot provide any further advice so we recommend you do not attend or call the contact centre. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre until you have received written confirmation that a decision has been made on your application and that your passport is ready to be collected.

We understand this will be frustrating to you and regret any inconvenience caused.

We will contact you shortly to update you on what is happening

Thank you for your understanding.

Kind Regards,

UK Decision Making Centre

[bham]

A miracle has happened!! just received below email from UKVI, without even contacting them.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for applying for a UK visa.

Due to it being our busiest period, I am afraid we are unable to make a decision on your application within our usual timescale. We aim to make a decision on your application before 31 October. If for any reason we are unable to do so, we will write to you to update.

Staff at the visa application centres or contact centres have no influence on cases and cannot provide any further advice so we recommend you do not attend or call the contact centre. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre until you have received written confirmation that a decision has been made on your application and that your passport is ready to be collected.

We understand this will be frustrating to you and regret any inconvenience caused.

We will contact you shortly to update you on what is happening

Thank you for your understanding.

Kind Regards,

UK Decision Making Centre

Hi vsab

Just now we also got same email. We will get decision before 31octber.i don't know they telling a truth or just joking.
What is u r timeline
I applied on 3march.
Any way a little hope arrive. Because our application is an decision making office.

[Maham44]

I escalated my case on 24th August

[Ish21]

Did you receive a case not straightfoward email

[abubakrkhan]

I got the same email as well! i guess its for everyone. I applied on 7th May.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for applying for a UK visa.

Due to it being our busiest period, I am afraid we are unable to make a decision on your application within our usual timescale. We aim to make a decision on your application before 31 October. If for any reason we are unable to do so, we will write to you to update.

Staff at the visa application centres or contact centres have no influence on cases and cannot provide any further advice so we recommend you do not attend or call the contact centre. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre until you have received written confirmation that a decision has been made on your application and that your passport is ready to be collected.

We understand this will be frustrating to you and regret any inconvenience caused.

We will contact you shortly to update you on what is happening

Thank you for your understanding.

Kind Regards,

UK Decision Making Centre

[bham]

Did you receive a case not straightfoward email

Hi
Yes both hold and case not straight forward.

[denghao3]

A miracle has happened!! just received below email from UKVI, without even contacting them.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for applying for a UK visa.

Due to it being our busiest period, I am afraid we are unable to make a decision on your application within our usual timescale. We aim to make a decision on your application before 31 October. If for any reason we are unable to do so, we will write to you to update.

Staff at the visa application centres or contact centres have no influence on cases and cannot provide any further advice so we recommend you do not attend or call the contact centre. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre until you have received written confirmation that a decision has been made on your application and that your passport is ready to be collected.

We understand this will be frustrating to you and regret any inconvenience caused.

We will contact you shortly to update you on what is happening

Thank you for your understanding.

Kind Regards,

UK Decision Making Centre

Hi vsab

Just now we also got same email. We will get decision before 31octber.i don't know they telling a truth or just joking.
What is u r timeline
I applied on 3march.
Any way a little hope arrive. Because our application is an decision making office.

Hi,
i will check with my solicitor tomorrow. anyway at least this is a good news. and I applied 30th march, and get not straightforward 23rd june. so think my case similar with urs.

[abhachandel]

A miracle has happened!! just received below email from UKVI, without even contacting them.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for applying for a UK visa.

Due to it being our busiest period, I am afraid we are unable to make a decision on your application within our usual timescale. We aim to make a decision on your application before 31 October. If for any reason we are unable to do so, we will write to you to update.

Staff at the visa application centres or contact centres have no influence on cases and cannot provide any further advice so we recommend you do not attend or call the contact centre. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre until you have received written confirmation that a decision has been made on your application and that your passport is ready to be collected.

We understand this will be frustrating to you and regret any inconvenience caused.

We will contact you shortly to update you on what is happening

Thank you for your understanding.

Kind Regards,

UK Decision Making Centre

Hi vsab

Just now we also got same email. We will get decision before 31octber.i don't know they telling a truth or just joking.
What is u r timeline
I applied on 3march.
Any way a little hope arrive. Because our application is an decision making office.

Hi,
i will check with my solicitor tomorrow. anyway at least this is a good news. and I applied 30th march, and get not straightforward 23rd june. so think my case similar with urs.

I never got mail that my case is not straight forward but I also got the same mail today

[bham]

A miracle has happened!! just received below email from UKVI, without even contacting them.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Hi vsab

Just now we also got same email. We will get decision before 31octber.i don't know they telling a truth or just joking.
What is u r timeline
I applied on 3march.
Any way a little hope arrive. Because our application is an decision making office.

Hi,
i will check with my solicitor tomorrow. anyway at least this is a good news. and I applied 30th march, and get not straightforward 23rd june. so think my case similar with urs.

I never got mail that my case is not straight forward but I also got the same mail today

Hi
What is u r timeline when u applied

[vsab101]

A miracle has happened!! just received below email from UKVI, without even contacting them.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for applying for a UK visa.

Due to it being our busiest period, I am afraid we are unable to make a decision on your application within our usual timescale. We aim to make a decision on your application before 31 October. If for any reason we are unable to do so, we will write to you to update.

Staff at the visa application centres or contact centres have no influence on cases and cannot provide any further advice so we recommend you do not attend or call the contact centre. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre until you have received written confirmation that a decision has been made on your application and that your passport is ready to be collected.

We understand this will be frustrating to you and regret any inconvenience caused.

We will contact you shortly to update you on what is happening

Thank you for your understanding.

Kind Regards,

UK Decision Making Centre

Hi vsab

Just now we also got same email. We will get decision before 31octber.i don't know they telling a truth or just joking.
What is u r timeline
I applied on 3march.
Any way a little hope arrive. Because our application is an decision making office.

Applied on 6th Jan 2016, (Ahmedabad, India). Received not straight forward email on 31st March .
Lets hope that this isn't a joke.
TBH this is actually the first time they have given us a time frame. In the past they have always told us "soon" "be patient" "unable to give you the exact date" etc etc..